USA Rent Prices City by City Zumper has released its latest rent price report (January 2024) and it shows rents continuing to flatten in most US cities. Rents in southern cities are falling while rising strongly in some Northern cities. Year over year, rent prices in Cleveland (+18.8%), Milwaukee (+17.9%), Columbus (+16.8%) and Chicago (+16.7%)…

The Power of Managing Landlord Expectations Some might say you can't control the weather or other people's expectations. However, in the world of business clients, it's wise to understand "the weather" and guide expectations.  In the case of a property manager, it's important to manage your client's expectations because that's what's guiding their decision-making. If owners…

California Rental Market Report Although Florida and Texas may boast better weather and beaches than California, this state remains a magnet for newcomers of all kinds. With a population of around 40 million, it's a massive marketplace of homes, buildings, property, people and opportunities nestled in a diversified economy of farming, tourism, and technology. And…

Housing Market California Both Realtors, investors, home buyers and renters across California continue to wait in limbo for the 2024 California housing market to unfold.  Is this spring the "inflection point" the media have touted for markets? Is this the year, frustrated buyers will finally have the opportunity to buy, or will rising home prices…

Apartmentalize 2024 The 2024 National Apartment Association (NAA) Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for June 19-21, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA. ManageCasa is an annual participant at the event and we look forward to meeting you in Philly. Apartmentalize 2023 offered speaker sessions on…